Category: Birds Blog

When you think of birds, it’s most likely that your mind goes straight to the cute little songbirds that frequent your backyard daily. But what about the bigger birds out in the wilderness, particularly those with long necks and legs? Do you think you could name more than a couple of them? Well, with the…

Birds come in various colored plumage, with some looking pretty dull and others displaying tropical plumage. But, if someone were to ask you to name a bird that is just orange and black, you might struggle! There are, however, many more orange and black birds than you might think. Below, we’ve compiled a list of…

Ask anyone to think of a small, red-breasted bird, and they are most likely to say “a Robin.” But, while this is arguably the most famous of all red-breasted birds, did you know that there are quite a few others as well? Below, we’ll take a look at 11 small birds with red breasts. From…

Whether backyard or tropical, birds are one of the most colorful animals on the planet. But, there are some that fly under the radar and get by without flashy colors and, instead, sport black plumage with just one highlight of yellow on their beak instead. There are also more of these than you might think!…

Birds are famous for their physical appearance and graceful aerial maneuvers. All their activities stimulate birders’ curiosity and make birders explore these birds. One such activity is their chasing endeavor. But have you ever wondered why do birds chase each other? One reason birds’ chase each other is to assert dominance over another bird. Again,…

European Starling is a bird with special and natural gifts. However, many people, especially farmers, consider them a problem and loathe these birdies. So, now you might wonder why they hate these birds and why the European starling is a problem. FYI, a few birds can cause as much nuisance as the European starlings. They…

Nowadays, the number of pigeon fanciers in the United States is increasing at a blistering speed. That said, you may have noticed an outdoor aviary containing many homing pigeons in your neighborhood area or somewhere else. But have you ever wondered why do people keep pigeons? Most birders pet pigeons as these birds are comparatively…

Magpies are omnivorous, intelligent, and voracious birdies. Although they can soothe bird watchers with their activities and beautiful appearance, many people, especially gardeners, will barely be glad to have them in their gardens. And if you are a gardener, you must have noticed these scavengers in your yard. And wondered why are there so many…

While venturing in the woods or observing your feathered friends from the comfort of your home, you may have noticed some birds flapping their wings crazily in the dirt. Well, this activity in birds is known as a dust bath, dusting, or sand bathing. Now the question is, why do birds bathe in dirt? In…